Contract Paralegal Jobs
Contract Paralegal jobs are open across law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies, from entry-level to senior, with specializations in litigation support, corporate transactions, and regulatory compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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I. Job Summary
The Commercial Transaction and Litigation Paralegal will provide legal and administrative support to Senior Legal Counsel based out of Tempe, AZ. This position will have responsibility over commercial transactions/claims, customer service agreements and complaint issues and responses, litigation support, subpoena response, and management of certain regulatory document filings. Additionally, as the Commercial Transaction and Litigation Paralegal you will assist in reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering commercial contracts and procurement documents under supervision of Senior Legal Counsel, including customer service agreements, NDAs, RFPs, contract summaries, risk assessments, and related legal documents.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
- Review and redlining routine and recurring contracts and other legal documents, including NDAs, service contracts, terms of RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and subconsultant contracts; summarizes potential concerns and issues.
- Collaborates with sales staff to review revisions requested by customer(s) to WM’s Service Agreement and reviews and revises customers’ form contracts.
- Researches, reviews and prepares written responses to claims from customers, third-parties or government agencies.
- May conduct interviews to gather legal information or confer with personnel in other departments and outside the organization while performing research or other legal responsibilities.
- Assists attorneys with litigation management activities including the maintenance of files, and may organize meeting minutes, and exhibits.
- Manages service of process and “litigation hold” process for new cases.
- Assists in implementation of other Legal related processes and technologies.
- Responds to questions, subpoenas, requests for records, legal documentation/contracts and/or other requests from outside counsel and Company management. Disseminates requests and related information as required and/or directed.
- Collaborates with e-discovery team and assist with document review as necessary for litigation.
- May review and analyze recommendations made by outside counsel. Obtains and communicates appropriate authorization when necessary for settlements. Coordinates reporting from outside counsel and consultants. May assist in-house attorneys in cost management regarding outside vendors and law firms. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures, including the signing authority policy.
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III. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
- Education: High School Diploma (accredited) or GED (accredited)
- Experience: Four (4) years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirements)
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
- A.B.A. Approved Paralegal Certificate preferred
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
- Must possess a strong working knowledge with AI and Microsoft office products
- Ideal candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills
- Highly detail oriented
- Experience with case or matter management systems and reporting tools
IV. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Normal setting for this job is an office environment.
Must be able to successfully work in a hybrid capacity (1-2 days from home; 3-4 days in the office)
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
I. Job Summary
The Commercial Transaction and Litigation Paralegal will provide legal and administrative support to Senior Legal Counsel based out of Tempe, AZ. This position will have responsibility over commercial transactions/claims, customer service agreements and complaint issues and responses, litigation support, subpoena response, and management of certain regulatory document filings. Additionally, as the Commercial Transaction and Litigation Paralegal you will assist in reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering commercial contracts and procurement documents under supervision of Senior Legal Counsel, including customer service agreements, NDAs, RFPs, contract summaries, risk assessments, and related legal documents.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
- Review and redlining routine and recurring contracts and other legal documents, including NDAs, service contracts, terms of RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and subconsultant contracts; summarizes potential concerns and issues.
- Collaborates with sales staff to review revisions requested by customer(s) to WM’s Service Agreement and reviews and revises customers’ form contracts.
- Researches, reviews and prepares written responses to claims from customers, third-parties or government agencies.
- May conduct interviews to gather legal information or confer with personnel in other departments and outside the organization while performing research or other legal responsibilities.
- Assists attorneys with litigation management activities including the maintenance of files, and may organize meeting minutes, and exhibits.
- Manages service of process and “litigation hold” process for new cases.
- Assists in implementation of other Legal related processes and technologies.
- Responds to questions, subpoenas, requests for records, legal documentation/contracts and/or other requests from outside counsel and Company management. Disseminates requests and related information as required and/or directed.
- Collaborates with e-discovery team and assist with document review as necessary for litigation.
- May review and analyze recommendations made by outside counsel. Obtains and communicates appropriate authorization when necessary for settlements. Coordinates reporting from outside counsel and consultants. May assist in-house attorneys in cost management regarding outside vendors and law firms. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures, including the signing authority policy.
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III. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
- Education: High School Diploma (accredited) or GED (accredited)
- Experience: Four (4) years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirements)
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
- A.B.A. Approved Paralegal Certificate preferred
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
- Must possess a strong working knowledge with AI and Microsoft office products
- Ideal candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills
- Highly detail oriented
- Experience with case or matter management systems and reporting tools
IV. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Normal setting for this job is an office environment.
Must be able to successfully work in a hybrid capacity (1-2 days from home; 3-4 days in the office)
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in contract paralegal jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related field
- Proficiency with e-discovery and document review platforms
- Experience drafting and proofreading legal documents
- Familiarity with case management and docketing software
- Strong knowledge of legal research tools and citation formats
- NALA or NFPA paralegal certification preferred
Tips for Your Contract Paralegal Job Search
Tailor your resume for each engagement
Contract paralegal roles are often scoped to a single practice area, so highlight the matter types you've supported on each listing separately. Lumping all experience under one generic entry buries the specialization hiring managers are scanning for.
List your software certifications prominently
Many contract postings screen on specific tools before reviewing anything else. Put your proficiency with document review platforms, e-discovery software, and case management systems near the top of your resume, not buried in a skills section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists contract paralegal openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by matter size and volume
Corporate legal departments hiring for a large-scale transaction need different experience than a boutique firm staffing a trial. Read each posting for cues like document volume, deadline intensity, or team size, and address those specifics in your cover letter.
Prepare a work sample before your interview
Many contract paralegal interviews include a short skills exercise covering legal drafting, cite-checking, or document organization. Having a cleaned, anonymized sample from a past engagement ready shows you can deliver from day one without a ramp-up.
Negotiate your rate before accepting any offer
Contract roles often leave hourly rate open to discussion more than salaried positions do. Know your floor, ask about overtime expectations and billing structure, and confirm whether the rate is W-2 or 1099 before you say yes.
Contract Paralegal Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most contract paralegals?
The companies hiring the most contract paralegals right now include WM, PBS, and Epiq, with the largest share of openings in New York, Arizona, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is typically highest at large law firms handling complex litigation and at corporations managing ongoing regulatory or transactional work.
How many contract paralegal jobs are remote?
About 55% of contract paralegal openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most common in document review, legal research, and regulatory compliance work. Roles that require in-person court filings, physical document management, or on-site attorney collaboration tend to stay in-office or hybrid.
How do you become a contract paralegal?
Start by completing a paralegal certificate program or a degree with a paralegal studies concentration, then build experience in a specific practice area such as litigation, real estate, or corporate law. Earning a certification from NALA or NFPA strengthens your credentials. Contract positions often come through staffing agencies that specialize in legal placements, so connecting with those firms early gives you access to short-term engagements that build your portfolio.
Can you get hired as a contract paralegal with little experience?
Yes, entry-level contract paralegal roles exist, particularly in document review and administrative legal support, where employers value attention to detail and familiarity with legal terminology over years of experience. Completing a formal paralegal program, volunteering with a legal aid organization, or interning during school gives you concrete work to cite. Focus your applications on postings that list training as part of the engagement rather than those requiring immediate independent case management.
What does the contract paralegal interview process look like?
Most contract paralegal interviews involve an initial screening call with a recruiter or hiring coordinator, followed by a substantive interview with the supervising attorney or legal operations manager covering your practice area experience and software skills. Many employers include a short practical exercise such as a document review task, a cite-check, or a brief drafting prompt. References from previous engagements are typically checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to contract paralegal jobs?
You can find and apply to contract paralegal jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your practice area and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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